Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

OrthoCincy; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

4-day work week

Paid holidays

Continuing education benefits

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

OrthoCincy in Kentucky is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to treat patients under a physical therapist's plan and support full recovery after surgery or injury. You will work with a team to implement treatment plans and document progress.

The outpatient role offers a 4-day work week option, no weekends, paid holidays, and extensive continuing education benefits funded by OrthoCincy. Collaboration with physicians and staff ensures comprehensive care for the community we serve.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• State licensure to practice as a physical therapist assistant.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to state practice act.
• Maintain state licensure and continue education to stay current in physical therapy.
• Treat patients under the direction of a licensed PT with proper documentation.
• Facilitate open communication with physicians, coworkers and patients to provide comprehensive care.
• Participate in chart audits and review of care plans with colleagues to ensure best practices.

Education

Accredited PTA program

State licensure to practice as PTA

Job description

As a physical therapist assistant with OrthoCincy, you will be responsible for treating patients according to a treatment plan established by the physical therapist on your team. You will also collaborate with team members to assist patients with a full recovery after surgery or injury.

Why Choose OrthoCincy?

• Outpatient setting with NO WEEKENDS, PAID HOLIDAYS, and NO MANDATORY OVERTIME
• 4-day work week available and flexibility for work-life balance
• Unlimited continuing education on MedBridge provided by OrthoCincy
• Additional continuing education benefits that renew every calendar year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance available
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual with rollover and availability to cash in one week per year
• 401(k) with employer match and employer paid life insurance
• Short term and Long Term Disability and FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program with free benefits for our OrthoCincy team
• License Reimbursement
• Mentorship for new grads
• Team approach to treatment in clinics where there are other physical therapist assistants to collaborate with providing an ongoing learning experience for therapists at all levels of expertise
• A management team working together to support therapists and assist with professional and personal growth

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• State license to practice as a physical therapist assistant
• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to state practice act
• Maintain state licensure and complete continuing education regularly to stay current on the practice of physical therapy to best serve our patients
• Treat patients in need of skilled physical therapy services with proper documentation to support medical necessity of treatment under the direction of a licensed PT
• Facilitate open communication with physicians, co-workers and patients to provide the best comprehensive care possible for the community we serve
• Participate in chart audits and review of care plans with colleagues to facilitate best practices within our organization